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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.77, 969.09 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.77, 969.09 and 453.52 is: 626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.77 : 969.09 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.77/969.09 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.77x = 969.09 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.77x = 439,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,501.70/701.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.28

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